Syntax: "Iíve never written songs like this before," Skrip said. "Iím not that kinda guy who just writes to relieve some emotional issues, but I thought Iíd finally open up. Iíve got nothing to keep holding on to.

Dove: Washington, DC native Noochie brings more heat from his Product of the DMV project with the fan-favorite "Knock Knock". Starting with a strong lead-in from Dave Chappelle, Noochie kicks the door down over this hard-hitting beat from MFA.

ATBM: Hailing from a city that is known for dark days and late-night soundscapes, EMP presents a fresh creative energy while culturally representing the essence of Toronto by bringing together their diverse lineage. Eestbound, who is known for producing Travis Scottís platinum hit ďAntidote,Ē crafts the instrumental, while rapper Milly Manson injects raw aggression into his verses and Pree holds her own as the most elusive, young vocalist in her city.

MMG: L'Orange & Mr. Lif are back from their European Tour and have a brand new unreleased bonus track from their collaborative record "The Life & Death Of Scenery." The new track, "There's An Art To Sleeping," finds L'Orange back with his trademark production breathing speakeasy sunshine into the previously dark world of Life & Death.

Run The Jewels Release RTJ3 Album Art + Track List, Debut New Single "Legend Has It"

Biz 3: Feverishly Awaited Full Length Dropping January 13 In North America & January 20 Internationally

Hear New Album Song "Legend Has It" Here:
https://rtj3.io/LegendHasItPR

Run The Jewels, the firebrand rap duo of El-P and Killer Mike, have announced their hugely anticipated third album RTJ3 will have a worldwide digital release date of January 13 with physical editions available on that date in North America and on January 20 internationally. The new full length will be self-released in partnership with RED Distribution. The album will be available in several formats, including free download (as always), CD, LP, and digital and is available for preorder now via www.runthejewels.com . The announcement arrives on the heels of the recently released new songs "2100 (ft. BOOTS)" and "Talk To Me". The album features a cadre of talented guest performers, including Danny Brown, Tunde Adebimpe of TV On The Radio, Trina, saxophonist Kamasi Washington and more, but the new album is first and foremost about the explosion of creativity born from the unique collaboration between Mike and El, a partnership-turned-friendship that has pushed both rappers to new heights in their storied careers. Full tracklist below.

On their 3rd offering, Run The Jewels have turned their iconic "pistol & fist" imagery (conceived by El-P & drawn by Nick Gazin) 3D, rendering the original album cover concept as a sculpture of the hands cast in metal, chromed, and gold-plated. The resulting statues were beautifully photographed & brought to life by frequent collaborator Tim Saccenti, and grace the new album cover. RTJ has this to say about the artwork:

"For us, the RTJ1 hands were about 'taking what's yours' - your world, your life, your attitude. The RTJ2 hands were wrapped in bandages, signifying injury and healing, which for us represented the growth in ideas and tone of that album. For RTJ3 the bandages are off, the chain is gone and the hands have been transformed into gold. For us this represents the idea that there is nothing to take that exists outside of yourself. You are the jewel."

In the two year span between albums, Run The Jewels have transformed from underground stalwarts to a global rap juggernaut, spawning an international art movement (Tag The Jewels), a radio show (WRTJ on Beats1), several Marvel comic cover variants (including issues of Deadpool and Luke Cage among others), characters in a video game (Gears of War 4), their own Virtual Reality initiative (VRTJ), multiple awards & accolades (including Pitchfork's 2014 album of the year, NME's "Best Festival Band" & "Best International Band", four A2IM Libera Awards, two UK Music Video Awards, and more), multiple television appearances (including a hilarious Halloween-themed sketch with Stephen Colbert this October), plus a slate of sold out shows and high profile festival appearances.Their Run the World tour sets off on January 11th with a massive North American campaign, and worldwide dates to follow shortly after.

Last but not least, in celebration of the album announcement, the duo have dropped "Legend Has It", the 3rd new song from RTJ3. The track showcases the relentless back & forth lyricism, indelible chemistry, humor & bombast that Killer Mike & El-P are known & loved for. The song, and the entire album, was produced by El-P, and co-produced by Little Shalimar & Wilder Zoby.

Chris: Back with another leak from the upcoming album 'egO anD The eneMy' set to be released on 1/27/17, M-Dot and his visual team take the aforementioned single "Give It To Me" to new heights both literally and aesthetically. Almost a year after the release of the innovative and interactive 360į experience "123 Flow" (over 2 million views between Facebook/YouTube), Victor Keys (director) and M-Dot have offered up an imaginative twist on 360.

Wanja: The "El Cortez" is a collaborative effort by three of Boston MA most innovative lyricists: Don Def, Jack the Rapper and The Supervisor. Recorded entirely over a one week period in Las Vegas, NV. the album combines the unique perspectives and rhyme styles of the three artists into a cohesive and entertaining project.